Personal information
Name: Michelini, Matías José
Age: 38 Years
Education:
Winemaking (Don Bosco Institute)
Current position:
Winemaker at Finca Sophenia
Previous work experience:
1995-98 Luigi Bosca / 1999-2003 Viña Doña Paula
Studies abroad:
Chile: Harvest 2000 – France: Harvests 2001 and 2004
List of best wines and their awards:
- Sophenia Synthesis The Blend 2007: 91 pts – Wine Spectator 2009
- Sophenia Synthesis The Blend 2007: 90 pts – Wine Advocate 2009
- Sophenia Synthesis The Blend 2006: 93 pts – Robert Parker 2008
- Sophenia Synthesis The Blend 2005: 5 stars – Decanter 2008
- Sophenia Synthesis The Blend 2006: 17,5 pts – Jancis Robinson 2007
- Sophenia Synthesis Sauvignon Blanc 2009: 90 pts – Stephen Tanzer 2010
- Sophenia Synthesis Sauvignon Blanc 2007: 90 pts erobertparker.com, December 2008
- Finca Sophenia Cabernet Sauvignon 2006: 90 pts – Wine Spectator 2008
- Sophenia Synthesis Malbec 2007: 90 pts – Stephen Tanzer 2010
- Sophenia Synthesis Malbec 2008: 90 pts – Stephen Tanzer 2010
- Altosur Malbec 2006: 88 pts – Best Buy – Wine Enthusiast 2007
Vision of the Argentinian wine industry:
The Argentinian wine industry is in constant growth, from its technical development and incorporation of new technology, to its commercial knowledge and experience in the different markets. A joint effort of Argentinian wineries will allow the Argentina brand to be considered a top quality producer.